Lead Planning Monitoring & Control Professional Controls
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47 to £63.4 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | LA14 1AF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Morson Talent |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 251255MCG-449574 |
Summary
Cost Engineer (Contract)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (hybrid: 2 days a fourtnight onsite)
Rate: £63.40 / Hour Umbrella or £47 / Hour PAYE
Contract Lenght: 6-Months
Morson Edge are proud to be working with BAE Systems who are looking for an experienced Cost Engineer / Cost Control Lead to support the AVC project. You’ll lead cost control activities, ensuring day-to-day spend aligns with budget and forecasts, and providing clear visibility of cost performance.
Key responsibilities-
Lead cost control across the AVC project
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Monitor and control day-to-day project spend
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Maintain and update cost forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
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Identify and explain cost variances and trends
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Produce clear, accurate cost reports for stakeholders
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Support PM&C activities on a project or work package
Experience & skills-
Proven experience as a Cost Lead / Cost Engineer
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Dreadnought experience desirable; Oil & Gas or similar regulated industries also suitable
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Strong analytical and logical approach to cost control
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Advanced Excel skills (essential)
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SAP experience desirable; P6 knowledge advantageous
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PM qualification preferred but not essential
About the role-
Join a team of 6 PM&C professionals
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On-site presence typically Tuesday & Wednesday, with some flexibility
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Role subject to security and export control restrictions
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